Question 1

What is the current market value of Alolan Sandslash #138?

Accepted Answer

Alolan Sandslash from Cosmic Eclipse is currently trading around $0.57. Over the last 7 days it gained 7.2%. It now sits 8.6% above its 30-day average of $0.52. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.40 and a peak around $0.57 (30% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Alolan Sandslash #138 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Short-term momentum is positive (7.2% over 7 days), while the card sits 42% above its 90-day low. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.40 and $0.57 create a 30% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.52), the card is trading 8.6% higher. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Alolan Sandslash #138 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Alolan Sandslash appears in Cosmic Eclipse, released in 2019. Card flavor text reads: "It runs across snow-covered plains at high speeds. It developed thick, sharp claws to plow through the snow." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Metal. As an evolution, Alolan Sandslash develops from Alolan Sandshrew. Notable move text references "Curve Strike" and "Reinforced Needle". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Psychic. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Alolan cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Alolan Sandslash often benchmark it against other Alolan cards. This comparison sample includes 4 alternatives across 3 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.31-$13.12, a 4132% band. Against the sample mean of $3.82, this card is -85%. Notable alternatives include Alolan Sandslash #20 (Guardians Rising) at $0.31, Alolan Sandslash #29 (Ultra Prism) at $0.52, Alolan Sandslash #SM127 (SM Black Star Promos) at $1.34, and Alolan Sandslash #SM18 (SM Black Star Promos) at $13.12.

Question 5

What set is Alolan Sandslash #138 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Cosmic Eclipse entered circulation in 2019. Cosmic Eclipse is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. The checklist contains 272 cards, placing it in a very large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the Cosmic Eclipse checklist, Alolan Sandslash occupies position #138 as a Rare card.

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